Description
Cilantro Lime Steak Bowls are a vibrant and satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. This quick dinner features marinated flank steak grilled to perfection, served over a bed of hearty rice and topped with fresh veggies like cherry tomatoes and avocado. Bursting with zesty lime and fragrant cilantro, this dish is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a colorful dinner that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- Lime wedges for serving
- Extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Marinate the flank steak in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Heat black beans in a saucepan until warm.
- Grill marinated steak on medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side until medium-rare.
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base, followed by black beans, corn, sliced steak, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and additional garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg